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- It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no we aren’t talking about that wintery holiday season this may bring to mind. We are talking about August. A time to unwind before the new year of school, work, and getting back to the grind really takes place. Before heading off to the four corners of the world, don’t forget to pack our top 5 travel essentials. Mix and match our collections and you will surely bring home those vacation vibes well into September.
Mykonos on my Mind
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The flirty fringe and light linen construction of our Sardinia Beach Towels are the perfect addition to your island adventure. Like the sun worshippers we are, wrap our towel around your warmed shoulders post sunset for a stroll back to your abode before an evening of festivities, or bring the party to the beach and use as a beach blanket.
Where to Stay: Santa Marina Hotel
Where to Eat: Alemagou
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Photo courtesy of Alemagou Mykonos
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Picture Perfect Portugal
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Photo courtesy of Santa Clara 1728
Our Palomino Beach Bag is begging to be used as the ultimate picnic basket for an other-worldly alfresco dining experience. Toss in some fresh olives from the vineyard, slices of delicious jamón Iberico, and a crisp Vinho Verde wine into the dreamy mix and watch as the Sunday scaries disappear.
Where to Stay: Santa Clara 1728
Where to Eat: Prado Restaurante
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Photo courtesy of @prado_restaurante
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Photo by: Kirsten Francis
Far Niente in Montalcino, Italy
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Photo by: Kirsten Francis
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Photo courtesy of @marchesiantinori
Synonymous with la dolce vita and summertime, the Tuscan countryside is a perfect place to escape with our Holbox Linen Picnic Blanket in tow. Sipping on a heaping glass of Sassacaia as you watch the sunset over cypress tree lined hills, what could possibly be better?
Where to Stay: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco , in Montalcino, Italy
Where to Drink: Antinori Chianti Classico
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Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Ibiza Vibes
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Let the EDM music pulse through your daytime dance parties and lull you to sleep on the ethereal beaches that surround Ibiza. As light and airy as the breeze through your casita, toss in our Madrid Throw Blanket to complement a perfect siesta before heading into the night.
Where to Eat: El Chiringuito
Where to Stay: Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay
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Photo courtesy of @ibizabay
California Love
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Photo courtesy of @montagelaguna
Adding in our Linen Bamboo Robe is a no brainer when it comes to visiting one of our favorite Cali destinations. Laguna Beach is brimming with sun-kissed surfers, a variety of healthy and flavorful restaurants, and local artisans, but the real draw: taking in the salty ocean breeze off the cliffs and into the Pacific with a spicy margarita in hand.
Where to Stay: Montage Laguna Beach
Where to Eat: Las Brisas
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Photo courtesy of @montagelaguna
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